MEET

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I work In Person and Virtually with…

Individual Adults

Teens (15+)

to support you through:

  • Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

  • Body image, body dysmorphia

  • Gender dysphoria

  • Neurodiversity

  • ADHD

  • Self Harm

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Chronic Illness

  • Intergenerational Trauma

  • PTSD, C-PTSD & Trauma

  • Generalized Anxiety & Social Anxiety

  • Depression & Low mood

  • Ethical Non-Manogamy and Polyamory

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health

  • Interpersonal Relationships

  • Being a performer, athlete, or dancer

and more…

INDIVIDUALS: $170 (no tax) (50-Min)

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‭ I am an Indigenous, Queer, Neurodivergent Social Worker who has lived/living experience with‬ mental health-related challenges.‬‭ I am committed to‬‭ ongoing self-reflection to ensure I am always working toward creating safer, welcoming spaces for those I have the privilege of‬‭ working alongside. My approach to care is influenced by my own lived experiences navigating‬‭ the healthcare system, which helps me better understand the diverse challenges people face‬‭ when seeking care that prioritizes their individual needs and the integration of community-based‬ supports.‬

‭ I take an integrative approach and remain adaptable with therapeutic approaches based on‬‭ individual needs and preferences. In my practice, I draw from various therapeutic modalities‬‭ including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural‬ Therapy (DBT), and am completing training to include the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.‬‭ I am also trained in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders and‬‭ take a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach to care.‬

My practice is rooted in the idea that each person deserves to define their own goals related to‬ their well-being, including the integration of non-Western approaches to treatment/care. I use a‬ trauma-informed approach that aims to deconstruct the hierarchies that exist within the “helping” professions. By prioritizing relationality and the importance of trust in this work, I strive to work‬‭ alongside folks in a way that allows each person to identify their unique needs and how they feel‬‭ most supported in the therapeutic space.‬

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Professional Memberships and Education

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers

  • MA, Social Work, York University

  • BA. Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan University

“The FUNCTION of art is to do more than tell it like it is; it’s to IMAGINE what is possible.”

~ bell hooks

Personal Highlights

  • I tend to be a homebody and love spending time with my two cats. I also have a Black Labrador Retriever who is a stick enthusiast and loves to greet people at the door with his favourite toys!

  • Before pursuing social work, I originally moved to Ontario to pursue dance professionally! Dance has always been a safe space and healing art form for me, despite the challenges that can come with the industry.

  • The item on the top of my bucket list is to go cage diving with great white sharks. The creator of the movie “Jaws” regrets the impact of the movie on sharks’ reputation as being a dangerous predator to humans, and sharks have always had a soft spot in my heart!